Also on Saturday 29, Cloud presents an exhibition of work produced at their weekly Drink and Draw sessions. 4.30 – 10.30 pm.More info

Also on Saturday 29, from 6 pm at Sa Sa Art Projects, an artist talk by Ip Wai Lung, a Hong Kong based artist who works primarily in performance, photography and video, and will be their artist in residence for two months. In English with Khmer interpreter.More info

Finally on Saturday 29, a production of the opera Cavalleria Rusticana by the Cambodian Opera Project at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. 6.30 pm.More info

On Monday 1, 6 pm at Sa Sa Art Projects, a keynote public address by Emily Apter, of New York University, Regioning Differences: Translation and Transcuration.More info

Monday 1 at Cloud, Drink & Draw with Sarah Marcni: a live model in multiple poses. From 7.30 pm, with a special drawing class commencing at 7 pm.More info

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

At Meta House, The Inner Temple, an exhibition of paintings by Anna Gusarova (Ukraine) inspired by Khmer culture.More info

At Meta House, a group show, Shape of You, featuring Cambodian and international artists such as Chath Piersath, Em Sattya, Conrad Keely, Rodney Dickson, Ingo Seliger, Fernando Aceves. Paintings exhibited are part of the Meta House collection.More info

At Neverland Art Space, a collaborative exhibition, Open your I, the work of American illustrator Chamomile Diddell and photographer and writer Miguel Jeronimo. “Prejudices. Misconceptions. Assumptions. Have you noticed how your brains automatically associate shapes with objects? Or how the way we perceive ourselves, including body and even identity, varies accordingly to observations from a stranger or our best friend?”More info

At Java Creative Café, Tuol Kork, a solo exhibition by Sin Many, Sign, as part of the Creative Generation series for 2018. “Many is a self-taught artist whose work is concerned with the well-being of humanity and the inter-relationships with others and its surroundings.” Runs until October 7.More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.More info
New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).More info

Wednesday 19, 6.30 pm, at the Counterspace Theatre at Java Tuol Tom Pong, a Character Building Improv workshop conducted by Evan Heiser.More info

The next meeting of the Phnom Penh Literati Society will be at The Plantation on Wednesday 19. A series of readings of selected writings by the readers themselves and others. 7.30 pm.

Thursday 20, Cloud’s regular spoken word open mic, Feminist Voices: roots and sky edition. “’Roots’ – what and where are your roots? What do they mean to you? What makes you feel grounded? ‘Sky’- what is sacred or divine for you? What connects you to the unseen?” 7 pm start.More info

On Saturday 22, 4 pm, at the National Museum, the premiere of a Khmer language theatre project commissioned by Cambodian Living Arts, Who am I? – the life story of a girl on a quest to find her identity. Adapted and directed by: Soung Sopheak from an original idea by Uy Latavann. $5.More info

Sunday 23, an exhibition closing event at Bong The Gallery (St 240 ½) for Thunder and Rain or The tale of the storm goddess, a collaborative exhibition by Cambodian artists Apsvra and Penkuro. From 5.30 pm.More info

Monday 24 at Cloud, Drink & Draw with Sarah Marcni: a live model in multiple poses. From 7.30 pm, with a special drawing class commencing at 7 pm.More info

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Tuesday 18, 6 pm at Meta House, the opening of The Inner Temple, an exhibition of paintings by Anna Gusarova.More info

Wednesday 19, 6.30 pm, at the Counterspace Theatre at Java Tuol Tom Pong, a Character Building Improv workshop.More info

Saturday 22, 4 pm, at the National Museum, the premiere of Khmer language theatre piece Who am I? – the life story of a girl on a quest to find her identity. $5.More info

Sunday 23, 5.30 pm, an exhibition closing event at Bong The Gallery (St 240 ½) for Thunder and Rain or The tale of the storm goddess, a collaborative exhibition by Cambodian artists Apsvra and Penkuro.More info

At Meta House, a group show, Shape of You, featuring Cambodian and international artists such as Chath Piersath, Em Sattya, Conrad Keely, Rodney Dickson, Ingo Seliger, Fernando Aceves. Paintings exhibited are part of the Meta House collection.More info

At Neverland Art Space, a collaborative exhibition, Open your I, the work of American illustrator Chamomile Diddell and photographer and writer Miguel Jeronimo. “Prejudices. Misconceptions. Assumptions. Have you noticed how your brains automatically associate shapes with objects? Or how the way we perceive ourselves, including body and even identity, varies accordingly to observations from a stranger or our best friend?”More info

At Java Creative Café, Tuol Kork, a solo exhibition by Sin Many, Sign, as part of the Creative Generation series for 2018. “Many is a self-taught artist whose work is concerned with the well-being of humanity and the inter-relationships with others and its surroundings.” The exhibition will include a public program of a walkthrough with the artist and artist talk on Saturday 22. Runs until October 7.More info

At Bong The Gallery (St 240 ½) is Thunder and Rain or The tale of the storm goddess, a collaborative exhibition by Cambodian artists Apsvra and Penkuro, “taking on a visual redesign of classical Cambodian folktale, Moni Mekhala, and the origin of the thunderstorm.”More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.More info
New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).More info

Tonight, Tuesday 11 from 6 pm at Meta House, the opening of a group show, Shape of You, featuring Cambodian and international artists such as Chath Piersath, Em Sattya, Conrad Keely, Rodney Dickson, Ingo Seliger, Fernando Aceves. Paintings exhibited are part of the Meta House collection.More info

On Wednesday 12, Dance Academy Cambodia kicks off a new class: Lady Style Dance, which combines a variety of dance techniques, from Latin, Vogue, and Modern to Jazz Funk and more. Every Wednesday from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm at Urban Tower, 5th Floor, #20 Street 51 (opposite Blue Dog, near The Place). Also check out their other dance classes on offer.More info

On Saturday 15, from 6 pm at Neverland Art Space, the opening of a collaborative exhibition, Open your I, the work of American illustrator Chamomile Diddell and photographer and writer Miguel Jeronimo. “Prejudices. Misconceptions. Assumptions. Have you noticed how your brains automatically associate shapes with objects? Or how the way we perceive ourselves, including body and even identity, varies accordingly to observations from a stranger or our best friend?”More info

The next in The Piano Shop Classical Series at Meta House on Sunday 16 will feature the music of Mozart along with readings of his letters in both German and Khmer. From 5 pm. $10/$3. More info

Monday 17 at Cloud, Drink & Draw with Sarah Marcni: a live model in multiple poses. From 7.30 pm, with a special drawing class commencing at 7 pm.More info

Coming soon:

The next meeting of the Phnom Penh Literati Society will be at The Plantation on September 19Cloud’s regular spoken word open mic, Feminist Voices, on September 20: roots and sky edition.

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

In brief: new and returning…

Tuesday 11, 6 pm at Meta House, the opening of a group show, Shape of You, featuring Cambodian and international artists from the Meta House collection.More info

Saturday 15, 6 pm at Neverland Art Space, the opening of a collaborative exhibition, Open your I, the work of American illustrator Chamomile Diddell and photographer and writer Miguel Jeronimo.More info

Sunday 16, 5 pm, The Piano Shop Classical Series at Meta House features the music of Mozart along with readings of his letters in both German and Khmer.More info

At Space Four Zero/Wang Dang Doodle (St 240 ½) of an exhibition of woodcuts led by Khun Gechsoun aka Soon – Cambodian Women’s Woodcut Series. “Soon’s art depicts scenes of Kampot life – women workers in fishing and farming communities, as well as curious and often comical views of daily life in and around Cambodia’s tranquil but fast-developing coastal province.”More info

At Java Creative Café, Tuol Kork, a solo exhibition by Sin Many, Sign, as part of the Creative Generation series for 2018. “Many is a self-taught artist whose work is concerned with the well-being of humanity and the inter-relationships with others and its surroundings.” The exhibition will include a public program of a walkthrough with the artist and artist talk on Saturday 22. Runs until October 7.More info

At Bong The Gallery (St 240 ½) is Thunder and Rain or The tale of the storm goddess, a collaborative exhibition by Cambodian artists Apsvra and Penkuro, “taking on a visual redesign of classical Cambodian folktale, Moni Mekhala, and the origin of the thunderstorm.”More info

At Bophana Centre, an exhibition entitled Language Barrier, an ongoing photo project by Siv Serey on the half/quarter Khmer children and the second generation Cambodian diaspora living in Siem Reap, Cambodia. “Stepping beyond his own connections to the heritage, he attempts to strip through the barricades built by other members of the diaspora and reveal the complexities and mutations of Cambodian identity, in order to find a way to express the intricacies both to outsiders and those who wear some degree of the culture.” Until September 20.More info

At Meta House, Stanley Cubebrick – Geometric Rigour, Manual Imprecision an exhibition by Alex Pettiford, using colour and shape in bold geometric constructions. “We often make connections through symbols which stand strong and proud. But while looking for wholeness in strength we often forget the beauty of imperfection. By searching within ourselves and what we see, we allow these imperfections to come forward, and connect on a visual – and metaphorical – level. Softening our gaze, we see the chinks in the armour. When we realise these chinks, as well as strengths, are an inimitable part of us, we can appreciate their complimentary value. Imperfections make us.”More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.More info
New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).More info

On Saturday 8, Hiratsuka Niki Art Therapyis holding a free one off art therapy workshop at the Anima Mundi Creative Space in Phnom Penh. “These workshops usually cost $20 per person, but I am running it for free in exchange for being able to use your artwork on an online art therapy course I am currently creating called Journey to the Authentic Self via Art Therapy.” 3 – 5 pm.More info

If you are a venue or artist and would like to receive a weekly reminder to provide Kumnooh with an upcoming event or activity, please contact fabianhipp@kumnooh.com and ask to be added to the venue/artists list.

At Space Four Zero/Wang Dang Doodle (St 240 ½) of an exhibition of woodcuts led by Khun Gechsoun aka Soon – Cambodian Women’s Woodcut Series. “Soon’s art depicts scenes of Kampot life – women workers in fishing and farming communities, as well as curious and often comical views of daily life in and around Cambodia’s tranquil but fast-developing coastal province.”More info

At Java Creative Café, Tuol Kork, a solo exhibition by Sin Many, Sign, as part of the Creative Generation series for 2018. “Many is a self-taught artist whose work is concerned with the well-being of humanity and the inter-relationships with others and its surroundings.” The exhibition will include a public program of a walkthrough with the artist and artist talk on Saturday 22. Runs until October 7.More info

At Bong The Gallery (St 240 ½) is Thunder and Rain or The tale of the storm goddess, a collaborative exhibition by Cambodian artists Apsvra and Penkuro, “taking on a visual redesign of classical Cambodian folktale, Moni Mekhala, and the origin of the thunderstorm.”More info

At Bophana Centre, an exhibition entitled Language Barrier, an ongoing photo project by Siv Serey on the half/quarter Khmer children and the second generation Cambodian diaspora living in Siem Reap, Cambodia. “Stepping beyond his own connections to the heritage, he attempts to strip through the barricades built by other members of the diaspora and reveal the complexities and mutations of Cambodian identity, in order to find a way to express the intricacies both to outsiders and those who wear some degree of the culture.” Until September 20.More info

At Meta House, Stanley Cubebrick – Geometric Rigour, Manual Imprecision an exhibition by Alex Pettiford, using colour and shape in bold geometric constructions. “We often make connections through symbols which stand strong and proud. But while looking for wholeness in strength we often forget the beauty of imperfection. By searching within ourselves and what we see, we allow these imperfections to come forward, and connect on a visual – and metaphorical – level. Softening our gaze, we see the chinks in the armour. When we realise these chinks, as well as strengths, are an inimitable part of us, we can appreciate their complimentary value. Imperfections make us.”More info

At ARTillery, Kairos, by freelance photographer and writer Miguel Jerónimo. “A collection of everyday life encounters with philosophy.”More info

At Meta House, a multi-media exhibition featuring works by French painter Douglas Victor, based in Sihanoukville, who “invites you for psychedelic journey into the abstract. The artist feels inspired by nature and the cosmos, as well as a higher state of consciousness.”More info

At Java Independence, The Red Chador: In Memoriam, an exhibition on loss and remembering by Anida Yoeu Ali. “On April 6, 2018 Ali publicly announced the death of The Red Chador at the hands of unnamed airline officials. Ali has also launched RedChadorIsDead.com, a “digital altar” that will chronicle 99 moments of audience experiences with the Red Chador.”More info

Performing arts courses at Brighton International School (#79 street 310) for ages 4 – 6 and 7 – 11 – singing, dancing, acting, every Saturday.More info
New Leaf Book Cafe in Siem Reap, has a continuous exhibition for Small Art School, featuring the work of young aspiring Cambodian artists.More info

Elegy: Reflections on Angkor by John McDermott. The award-winning American photographer maintains his strong presence on the Siem Reap art scene with his mesmerizing monochromatic fine art images of Angkor taken between 1995-2014. Now exhibiting in two McDermott Galleries located at FCC Angkor and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor.More info

The Traditional Dance Show, presented by Cambodian Living Arts, takes place at the National Museum stage. The hour-long performance showcases classical and folk dances from across Cambodia, including the famous Apsara. Every night Monday-Saturday (October-April) and every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (May to September).More info